Versailles Behind the Scenes Luxury Private Tour

Highlights

Kings & Queens have unconditional privileges. Follow their footsteps and dive into the lap of luxury with an exclusive VIP exploration of Versailles’ hidden nooks and crannies. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity frees you from the normal visitor itinerary, slipping you behind closed doors into the most intimate living quarters of Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, and other illustrious residents. Joined by an accredited Versailles expert, you’ll unearth centuries of history through priceless art, furniture and decorations that are normally reserved for dignitaries and historians.

This 8-hour day trip concludes outside, with expert commentary among the Royal Gardens and Fountains, completing a prestigious and truly unforgettable experience!

F.A.Q.

I’d like to see one of the Musical Fountain Shows. When should I book my tour? The Musical Fountain Show highlights the glory of the royal gardens and is a must see! To experience the show be sure to book during the weekends from March 30th to October 30th 2018. This extra bonus will be part of the tour for those lucky enough to be around at that time!

Am I required to return to Paris with the guide after the tour? Your guide will be prepared to accompany your party back to Paris if they wish. However if you prefer to stay, your guide can bid farewell at Versailles (he’ll give you the return train tickets) and you can explore further to your heart’s content!

What is the difference with the 5-hour Private Tour of Versailles ? As on our 5-hour Private Tour of Versailles, you’ll visit as well as the Gardens. Our Versailles Luxury Tour includes the private apartments of the Kings, the interior of the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera House.

Can I bring a stroller or a backpack? Large backpacks and luggage are not permitted inside Versailles Chateau and will need to be left at your hotel. Strollers are not allowed inside the Versailles Chateau, you will therefore need to bring a material baby carrier (please note that due to security restrictions, baby carriers with metalic parts are also not allowed).

Meeting point & walking distance

Meeting point:
At your Residence
Walking distance:
3.5 km / 2.1 miles

The itinerary

Be sure not to miss out on the stunning Musical Fountain Show that takes place every weekend from April 2nd to October 29th 2019. This delight will be part of every Versailles tour for those lucky enough to be visiting at this time!

Your VIP exploration starts with stunning interiors: the Grands Appartements followed by the dazzling Hall of Mirrors with its decadent chandeliers and spectacular views on the Royal Gardens.

But no King or Queen wants to stay around the People for too long, so your private dedicated guide will escort you out behind the scenes, through some secret doors and into the Private King Bedrooms where the royals spent their most private moments. You’ll hear the most amazing stories about the Cabinet Noir, the King’s very own secret service office!

From the King’s Private Council Room to the rooms once used as royal washrooms, it’s an unrivalled glance into life as a monarch of France. Prepare to be overwhelmed by some of the most ornate furniture in the world including Louis XV’s desk and the unbelievably ingenious Passemant Pendulum Clock, which needed 36 years of the most prestigious artisan works, viewable only to those on the Prestige experience!

And the fun doesn’t end there — another delight reserved especially for you will be private entry into the Royal Chapel or the Royal Opera.

And if that wasn’t quite enough, on certain days you’ll be able to take in the spectacle of the Musical Water Fountains Show — glittering celebrations of the garden’s ornate fountains and grand basins. Yet another reason to join us on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Gallery

Your guide

Exploring Versailles alone can be a daunting experience, but our expert art history guides are on hand to make your visit a breeze – to introduce you to some of the most highly acclaimed works of art in the world, to take you deep into their history, but also to take you away from the tourist track. Our Versailles tours are lead solely by accredited guides with an abundance of knowledge, who give you the chance to explore some of the most breathtaking sights in the world with a private, personable and approachable guide.

Reviews

5.0
/
5.0
-
Based on 16 reviewsLast reviewed:
August 08 2018

Denise C
- Reviewed August 08, 2018

Pierre was an amazing guide. He was friendly, funny, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Couldn’t have been any better!

Donald & Yvonne H
- Reviewed July 04, 2018

We had an absolutely wonderful time exploring Versailles, and particularly appreciated the time spent with Jonathan!

Kayla L
- Reviewed June 30, 2018

We had such a fun day on our Versailles tour! The VIP was so special! I am happy we went with the VIP and the amazing things we got to see that we would not otherwise have seen. Jonathan was knowable and had great information and stories to share. We learned so much, laughed and really enjoyed the day. Thank you for the great tour, kindness and sharing your knowledge Jonathan!!!! You made the day very special!

Erin & Kate M
- Reviewed June 08, 2018

I cannot say enough good things about Frederick and this tour! I learned so much and had an absolutely terrific time. Frederick patiently and thoroughly answered my endless questions and adapted gracefully to the tremendous amount of unexpected quality time we ended up spending together--it felt just like two friends spending a day at a beautiful location. :) I can't wait to do this again. Looking forward to my THIRD time using Localers!

Kirsty G
- Reviewed April 29, 2018

Great tour, fabulous very privileged visit, really interesting and great guide. Thanks a lot. And a big chance with the weather during the visit of the gardens!